2022, June 20–21
The Riga Summit took place against Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, significantly influencing the summit’s themes. Russia’s actions were strongly condemned, and regional security and resilience were stressed. The summit introduced Ukraine as a special guest and potential partner for 3SI projects, highlighting the Initiative’s support for Ukraine’s recovery and integration. Strategic projects continued to focus on enhancing North-South connectivity, energy diversification, and the role of the private sector in sustainable investments.
Key decisions and effects of the summit:
- declaration of the US agency, DFC (International Development Finance Corporation), about its involvement in the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund of USD 300 million;
- organizing the Civil Forum, 3SI Civil Society Forum (20-21 May);
- confirmation of the fourth project of the Fund (Port of Burgas);
All guests who attended the summit in person:
- Estonia Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia;
- Latvia President of the Republic of Latvia Egils Levits;
- Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania;
- Poland President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda;
- Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic;
- Slovakia Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Štefan Holý;
- Hungary Katalin Novák, President of the Republic of Hungary;
- Romania President of Romania, Klaus Werner Iohannis;
- Bulgaria President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev;
- Slovenia President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor;
- Croatia Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia;
- Austria President Alexander Van der Bellen;
Description based on own study.
Photos from the official website of the Three Seas Initiative.
